Post #6581
Hello, my gorgeous ballet bunnies! 🐰 Emma here, your ever-so-slightly obsessed pink-tutu wearing friend, bringing you another day of dance, travel, and oh-so-much frills!
Today I’m whisking you away to Lancaster, a delightful little town in Lancashire with a lovely promenade that seemed practically made for a twirl in my favourite shade of pink! 💖 Yes, you guessed it, I brought along my trusty pink tutu for the day! And trust me, it certainly brightened up those charming cobblestone streets. ✨
It all began with a rather delightful train journey. Now, don’t get me wrong, I do love the freedom of a horse-drawn carriage - just think of all the exciting hooves on cobblestones and gentle rocking motions - but sometimes a train just does the trick! 🚂 Especially when it allows me to lose myself in a book about, you guessed it, ballet! 📚 It’s pretty much my favourite way to pass the time; a lovely mix of story-filled imagination and thoughts about all the lovely things in my ballet life.
I arrived in Lancaster with my tutu firmly packed and a suitcase full of dreams (well, that might just be the lipstick!). Lancaster was buzzing with life! This place was like a ballet scene come to life! You could almost hear a lilting melody playing in the air and see all sorts of lively characters stepping to their own rhythms - I could swear I even spotted a graceful squirrel making its way to the market! 🐿️
There is just something magical about a quaint town by the sea, don't you think? The fresh air makes me want to spin with all the lightness of a ballerina. 💖 And so I did! As soon as I reached the Promenade, I could feel the twinkle in my toes. A twirl here, a little jeté there, just to feel the sun on my face and the sand beneath my ballerina slippers! It felt like I had landed straight out of a dance number, a graceful pirouette into a perfect little seaside scene. 🩰
I had brought my ballet sketchbook along, of course, for those impromptu inspiration moments! The Promenade felt like an art gallery, showcasing nature’s own masterpieces. There was the sky, a soft and cloudy canvas, painted with shades of blue and cotton wool, and the sparkling waters of the bay, shimmering like a ballet tutu on a stage. ✨
And wouldn’t you know it, just as I was sketching a little seagull in a graceful pose (we all have our own sense of elegance!), I stumbled across the most adorable ballet school. It was tucked away on a street brimming with character, and its little sign declared, "Lancaster Dance Academy." You can imagine my delight, my ballerina heart was doing little pirouettes all of its own! It practically screamed out to me to come on in and join the class. 💖
But you see, my ballet bunnies, sometimes, a ballerina just needs to soak up inspiration from the outside world. There is magic in everyday movement!
I walked further down the promenade, each step like a graceful pas de bourrée. And the highlight of my day was yet to come… Imagine my joy! My favourite wildlife centre, the “Lancaster Wildlife Sanctuary,” had a brand new exhibit featuring adorable dancing squirrels! 🐿️ It was simply delightful. You’d never guess just how much you needed to see a little squirrel perform an elegant ballet until you have. It was pure joy! ✨
Of course, no visit to Lancaster is complete without a spot of delicious, local fudge. A perfect pick-me-up for this busy ballerina! 😉
But here’s a little secret, my fellow dance enthusiasts, even though the fudg shop had a rather fabulous pink flamingo display… the true pink delight was me and my oh-so-stylish pink tutu. 🦩💖 I truly believe that pink tutus have a unique ability to bring joy and a little bit of magical sparkle wherever they go. 💖
So my ballet bunnies, if you’re looking for a delightful weekend getaway with plenty of twirling opportunities and beautiful seaside charm, then Lancaster is calling your name! It’s truly a place where you can embrace your inner ballerina and discover your own unique form of artistry, be it ballet, drawing, or even a simple pirouette across a promenade!
And as always, keep your tutus twirling, keep those dance shoes laced up, and embrace every beautiful moment with a dash of pink! 💗 Until next time, my dear ballet bunnies!
Lots of love and happy twirling, Emma xx
